Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Chicken Curry My Way

What would a Chicken Curry dish do on a cold rainy day for dinner?
The perfect dish!
Sometimes, the curry house (Mamak Corner) can't beat the
all time classic curry chicken from home.

The Stuff:
Chicken - 1 kg (drumstick & thighs)
Curry Powder - 3 to 4 tbsp
(you can mix a few brands together,
e.g. Babas, 888, Ayam Brands, etc.)
The best option of course would be to go to the spice shops.
Onions/Garlic
Coconut Milk
Tamarind
Salt & Pepper
Lemon Grass
Potatoes

The Way:
Heat up some oil in a Hot Pot (clay), add onions/garlic,
then the mixed curry powder.
Fry them till your whole kitchen smells of curry.
Add the chicken & ¼ cup of water (dilution of tamarind juice)
& allow it to simmer away.

Add the potatoes & coconut milk
(200ml for thick or 400ml for watery).
Next, add salt to taste.
Cook under medium heat up to 1 hour.
The slower you cook in a hot pot the tender the texture
of the chicken & the spices coagulate in harmony.

Serves 6